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LM08 ZJX

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,120 mi
Last recorded177,120 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ZJX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 177,120 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 177,115 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Undertray insecure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure fouling steering column u j (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front wiper operation hitting side trim on screen

Rear disc corroding on inner faces

engine noise

Pass 2 Nov 2016 171,191 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 171,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 164,241 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 155,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 144,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 144,724 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 133,898 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 123,932 miles

Emissions too low for print out

Pass 12 May 2011 101,418 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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LM08 ZJX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 ZJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM08 ZJX registered?

LM08 ZJX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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